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HOUSTON – This past spring, schools from across the country came to Bridge City High School, nestled 10 miles away from the Gulf of America in southeast Texas, to recruit linebacker Bryce Breeden. In the blur of 30-some-odd coaches who offered Breeden and visited his school, a particular University of Michigan staffer sticks out in Bridge City head coach Josh Smalley’s mind.
The Wolverines coach attended Bridge City’s spring football practice, pacing around the linebacker drills to scout the prized prospect. About 30 minutes into practice, Coach Smalley noticed the Michigan staffer’s shirt was soaked through with sweat. He looked like he had just hopped out of the pool.
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